surplus

noun

How many syllables in surplus?

There are 2 syllables in the word surplus.

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sur · plus

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Definition of surplus:

surplus (noun):: a quantity much larger than is needed.; the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied; a quantity or amount left over in excess of what is required

Synonyms for surplus:

excess

nimiety

overabundance

overmuch

superabundance

superfluity

surfeit

surplusage

Antonyms for surplus:

at a premium

bare

barely sufficient

barren

base

bereft

core

deficient

destitute

drained

essential

exiguous

falling short

flimsy

hardly any

inadequate

inappreciable

incommensurate

incomplete

inconsiderable

infrequent

insubstantial

insufficient

lacking

light

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